by Mickey Jarvis | Feb 23, 2024 | South East, Tasman Peninsula
Hazard Rating: 2/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 116 km | Faces: Southeast | Length: 2 km
Recherche Bay includes Gillams, Finns and Lancasters beaches, a group of beaches on the way to Cockle Creekâall great beaches in a serene area with campgrounds on the nonbeach side of the road.
Recherche Bay (pronounced ‘research’) was named after one of Bruni d’Entrecasteaux’s ships which explored the area in 1792. More fascinating information can be found here. Turn right before Southport towards Hastings. At the end, you travel about 20 km on a good dirt road of no concern for any vehicle.
Congratulations to Parks and Wildlife for a soft touch on the area that has kept its beauty and still allows camping.
by Mickey Jarvis | May 4, 2024 | South East, Tasman Peninsula
Hazard Rating: 7/10 | Parking: 400 m | from Hobart: 106 km | Faces: South West | Length: 900 m
Original Name: Turrakana, the homeland of the Pydairrerme (Tasman Peninsula’s Aboriginal people)
A spectacular beach not far from Nubeena known for its surf breaks and sand dunes.
A 400 m walk from the car park to the beach, you will find an outstanding beach with beautiful sand surrounded by sand dunes.
Often having great surf, it is an isolated beach that even non-surfers would love to visit. Swimming is not recommended for kids or poor swimmers because of surf, rips and its extreme location.
Views of Wedge Island. Several beaches in Tasmania are called ‘Roaring’ but this is the most well-known.
by Mickey Jarvis | May 5, 2024 | South, South East, Tasman Peninsula
South of Port Arthur | Hazard Rating: 2-3/10 | Parking: Varied | from Hobart: 94 km | Faces: East | Length: 1.6 km
Original Name: Turrakana, the homeland of the Pydairrerme (Tasman Peninsula’s Aboriginal people)
Safety Cove Beach is about 4 km south of Port Arthur – down Safety Cove Road (on the way to Remarkable Cave) and then along Dog Bark Road – I can’t think how they got their names ??
This is a stunning sweeping beach with white sand in a protected bay particularly on the south end. Usually calm waters good for families and kids but it can depend on the wind, weather and swells on the day. Secluded, generally unknown (except to the locals) this a great beach for a swim or walk – Oh, and don’t forget the spectacular views of the west coast of Cape Pillar and glimpses of Tasman Island and the southern ocean.
by Mickey Jarvis | Feb 10, 2023 | Greater Hobart, South East, Surf
Hazard Rating: 3-4/10 | Parking: Good and close | from Hobart: 21 km | Faces: South East into Tiger Head Bay | Length: 10 km
Who would have thought? – the beach is Just under 7 miles long! (about 10 km). A beautiful sweeping beach worth a walk along its length, mind you that would be a 20 km walk if you want to get back to where you started!
The beach is split into west and east which are accessed differently.
EAST END
The most commonly used end with access to the beach from several points. This includes Lewis Park which has a playground for kids, toilets and BBQ areas. There is also a nearby shop.
Access via Acton Road – Estate Drive – Seven Mile Beach Road or via the Airport Road (Holmans Drive – Grueber Avenue).
WEST END
Access via Pittwater Road (just past the Airport Road and Barilla Bay Oysters) – turn right.
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A great beach not far from Hobart with many options which is ideal for kids and families.
If you are thinking of trying to access the far east end of the beach via Surf Road, Central Road or 5 Mile Beach Road, don’t bother – at this point in time they are all blocked. The only way to get to the far east end of the beach is to walk (or ride a horse) – maybe a good thing!
by Mickey Jarvis | May 5, 2024 | Low Hazard, South East, Tasman Peninsula
Hazard Rating: 1/10 | Parking: Good + close | from Hobart: 87 km | Faces: North into Norfolk Bay | Length: 200 m
Original Name: Turrakana, the homeland of the Pydairrerme (Tasman Peninsula’s Aboriginal people)
Shelly Beach Koonya faces north into Norfolk Bay and is one of the few accessible beaches along this coastline (due to private ownership of beach access).
A small isolated and protected beach that is great for a private visit to a little out-of-the-way beach. Cliffs to explore, snorkeling, swimming, great views and fishing maybe?
Access via Shelly Beach Road off Nubeena Road about 4-5 km from the Taranna turnoff – you will not experience any crowds here!
by Mickey Jarvis | Apr 28, 2024 | Low Hazard, South East, Tasman Peninsula
Hazard Rating: 2/10 | Parking: Good & close | from Hobart: 105 km | Faces: West into Crooked Billet Bay | Length: 3.5 km
Original Name: Turrakana, the homeland of the Pydairrerme (Tasman Peninsula’s Aboriginal people)
A beautiful sweeping beach facing west, ideal for kids due to its protection from the weather. Several entry points along its shore.
Nearby interesting areas to explore such as the coal mines and other historical sites. To get there – turn off at Premaydena, up Saltwater River Road and turn left at Gwandalan Road (about 10 km). The last part is on a good dirt road.
Named after the island to the northwest – Sloping Island (which has a sloping profile), it is also known as Slopen – the name of a farmer Joshua Slopen who had a farm in the area – as both names sound the same in Aussie vernacular no one can tell the difference – so who cares!
Often has great sunsets and there is camping at nearby Lime Bay. Also referred to Nettie Beach on Google Maps? Toilets at the south end.
